Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian is a five-star independent hotel in Santa Barbara, California, positioned within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Harbor. The property houses 121 individually decorated guestrooms designed for comfort and convenience during your stay.

Each guestroom features a flat-screen television, minibar, and espresso maker. Private bathrooms are appointed with bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Rooms include laptop-compatible safes, desks, and daily housekeeping service. Guests rate room comfort at 4.8 out of 5.

Hotel Californian offers three on-site restaurants alongside a coffee shop and cafe for casual dining. A full-service bar and poolside bar serve cocktails and beverages. Room service is available during limited hours, and daily breakfast is offered from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for an additional fee.

The property features a full-service spa providing massages, body treatments, and facials. Recreational facilities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, and bicycle rentals. Additional amenities encompass a hair salon, concierge services, picnic area, library, business center, and meeting spaces. Nearby activities include hiking and biking trails, kayaking, sailing, parasailing, mountain biking, and windsurfing. The hotel also offers boat tours, private and public winery tours, and surf lessons in the surrounding area.

The hotel sits 2.1 miles from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.5 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara. Guests consistently rate their experience, with an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 883 reviews and 86.3% of guests recommending the property. West Beach, MOXI, and Stearns Wharf are among notable nearby attractions.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with flexible anytime arrival options, and standard check-out is 12:00 PM. Dogs are permitted at the property, with service animals exempt from fees and restrictions. Covered parking and an electric car charging station are available. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with dedicated parking, accessible pathways, restaurant facilities, spa services, and fitness center accommodations.

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

• Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
• Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
• Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
• This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
• Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
• This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

• An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Contactless check-out is available

Pets are welcome.

• You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Resort fee: $74.23 per accommodation, per night The resort fee includes: Additional inclusions In-room bottled water Internet access Newspaper Phone calls Shuttle service We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Fee for full breakfast: approximately $8 to 22 for adults, and $5 to 18 for children Covered self parking fee: $65 per night Covered valet parking fee: $65 per night (in/out privileges) Pet fee: $250 per accommodation, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees Rollaway bed fee: $75 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

• Contactless check-out is available.